Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-Inch)

With a large 3:2 screen, a comfortable touchpad, light weight for its size, and decent performance (powered by new partner AMD), Microsoft's larger-screen Surface Laptop 3 is an excellent mainstream machine.

Tom Brant

Oct. 21, 2019, 10:03 p.m.

Looks Good in Black

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is available in several colors. Our matte black review unit looks great, though it lacks the Alcantara fabric of the Surface Laptop 2.

Squared-Off Screen

The 15-inch screen uses a rather uncommon 3:2 aspect ratio, which lends it a squared-off effect.

Comfortable Touchpad

The glass touchpad is excellent, one of the best on any Windows laptop, with precise cursor movements and a satisfyingly solid clicking sensation.

Mushy Keyboard

The Surface Laptop 3's keyboard isn't as good as the touchpad is. Keys feel a bit mushy, though they have generous travel distance.

Unassuming Yet Attractive

The solid build quality and unassuming design will blend in nearly anywhere you take the Surface Laptop 3.

Few Ports

The input/output situation is extremely limited. All you get is a USB Type-A port and a 3.5mm headphone jack in addition to the USB Type-C port.

About the Author

Tom is PCMag's San Francisco-based news reporter. He got his start in technology journalism by reviewing the latest hard drives, keyboards, and much more for PCMag's sister site, Computer Shopper. As a freelancer, he's written on topics as diverse as Borneo's rain forests, Middle Eastern airlines, and big data's role in presidential elections. A graduate of Middlebury College, Tom also has a master's journalism degree from New York University. Follow him on Twitter @branttom. See Full Bio